Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The ...

June 14 will mark 56 years since Dennis Martin disappeared in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The quiet boy from ...

America’s national parks have been a golden goose,” writes Ted Kerasote in an op-ed for The New York Times. “The question now ...

A guide to free things to do in Asheville this summer: from visiting your local libraries, to catching no-cost shows and ...

Is there a question that always pops into your mind as you're driving around Knoxville? Those are the ones we're answering in ...

The NPS oversees national monuments, preserves, lakeshores, seashores, rivers, scenic riverways, trails, battlefields, historical parks, monuments, parkways, and performing arts sites, as well as ...

The hosts of the true-crime podcast “National Park After Dark” discuss the dangers public lands face — and how people can stand up to protect them.

Tennessee’s oldest town has some serious small-town magic going for it. The historic downtown looks like it jumped straight out of a storybook with brick buildings and American flags fluttering in the ...

In Bell Buckle, there’s no such thing as “six degrees of separation”—it’s more like one or two at most. Tennessee’s oldest town sparkles with small-town charm that feels almost magical. The historic ...

When you think of Saguaro National Park — sprawling mountain ... (“Flora and Vegetation of the Rincon Mountains, Pima County Arizona,” Desert Plants 8:51-94), initially identified 41 ...

Discover all the fun things to do in North Carolina — from cultural landmarks to hidden gems, scenic outdoor escapes, and ...